New Year? New Resolution? New Hobby? We have it in Abergavenny!

Do you have a New Years Resolution for 2013?

Abergavenny offer lots of things to get involved with to kick start your New Year which include knitting, cake decorating, walking or even flower arranging.Why not learn something new this year!

Knitting at The Wool Croft

The Wool Croft in Abergavenny offer delightful courses on learning to knit. The Wool Croft is a boutique wool shop in the heart of Abergavenny, Wales.  All your favourite designer yarns are here, plus beautiful Welsh wool, embroidery, cross stitch, kids crafts, handmade gifts and more. The shop offer socialable knitting sessions (details can be seen below) and beginners classes. To find out the dates of beginners classes sign up to the newsletter on the link below: http://www.thewoolcroft.co.uk/

Sociable Knitting!

Knitting Out @ The Angel Hotel - Every Wednesday night at The Angel Hotel, Cross Street, Abergavenny from 7:30 **STARTING from the 9th January 2013 **- join in for sociable knitting (or crochet of course!) and a drink and a chat - bring your current project or just pop in to say hello.

Sit and Knit @ The Wool Croft - Every Thursday afternoon from 2:00, come along to sit and knit in the shop.  Bring your current project or browse for a new one. **STARTING on the 10th January 2013 **

For more information please call The Wool Croft on 01873 851551

Cake Decorating at Cooks Galley

Cooks Galley is a family run shop stocking a broad selection of kitchen gadgets to satisfy the enthusiastic amateur chef, and enough specialist cookware to equip the professional. They have now created their very own cake decorating studio upstairs in their shop where they are holding all their classes. Details of these classes can be seen below:

Date: Thursday 7th February 2013
Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm
VALENTINES DAY COOKIES  CLASS

Surprise your loved one with these gorgeous Valentine ’s Day cookies....
You will be decorating 12 cookies, which will be supplied to you, You will learn how to roll out icing to go onto the cookies, then you will learn the crucial steps of piping onto cookies.
After you have decorated all the cookies you will then be able to take them all home in a gorgeous presentation bag/box.....and devour them!!

Tutor: Buffy Williams

Price: £50.00 including all equipment, consumables and everything you need to make these beauties!!(For the duration of the course)


EASTER HAT BOX CAKE WITH A BOW....
Date: Thursday 14th March 2013
Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm
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Make a glorious hat box themed easter cake - This cake is so easily adaptable to suit so many occasions for example: easter, birthdays or even just because!!
In this full day course, you will learn how to cover a dummy cake, how to ice a board, how to make a bow, make stripes to go down the cake, some pearls, and even some hand crafted fondant roses.

You will then take this cake away with you to wow your friends and family, and then recreate it a few weeks later for easter or even use it as a top tier for a birthday cake you have already planned on doing!!

TUTOR: Buffy Williams
Price: £65.00 Including all Materials, consumables, and equipment for the duration of the course.
Also, Don't forget that you will be taking these away with you!!

VINTAGE CHIC CUPCAKES.....
Date: Monday 8th April 2013
Time: 10.00am - 2.30pm
 
Learn how to make gorgeous cupcake toppers which are suitable for any occasion.
These cupcakes will be freshly baked for you to then decorate till your hearts content...!
On this course you will learn how to: Use fondant icing on cupcakes, Use different tools to give you different effects, make pearls, bows, beads, paint birdcages, do a quilted effect, use blossoms, and make roses....
Tutor: Buffy Williams


Price: £50.00 including all materials, consumables, and equipment....For the duration of the course.

Also, Take home everything you decorate....you will get 12 cupcakes for you to take home and wow your friends and family.

If you are at all interested in any of the above classes then please do not hesitate to contact Cooks Galley on
info@theicingkitchen.co.uk 

BOOKING: Obviously it is advisable to book earlier rather than later due to demand.
We will need a 50% deposit at the time of the booking.
To pay this deposit you can either pop into the store or pay over the phone with a card - it is entirely up to you!

If you are looking to buy a course as a lovely gift for someone close to you, but are unsure on what they would like, we now do gift vouchers, you can that way be sure that you cant make any mistakes! You can also just pay part of the course for someone, or pay fully, This way it can be just a treat or a really gorgeous present!!

 Walking in Abergavenny

If you have made a New Years resolution to be fit and healthy then walking would be perfect for you!! Abergavenny offer great walking paths for you to visit which include Sugar Loaf Mountains. They are open any time of the day and have beautiful views.

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Flower Arranging at Love Lily

Love Lily is a beautiful florist based in Abergavenny town which in Autumn 2012 has seen the opening of their Design Studio. Located in Abergavenny the studio is open for anyone to come & see the team at work & to view our various glassware & sundries on display & available for weddings, events & to hire. If you would like to visit the Design Studio please call 01873 856618. Love Lily offer fantastic floral courses for beginners and for people who are advanced. For those who are busy in work throughout the day the evening masterclasses are perfect for you!!

EVENING MASTERCLASSES

Book a floral Masterclass - available at any time.
These take place in the evenings from 5pm and are the perfect opportunity for a more dedicated consultation.  The Masterclasses are suitable for all - from beginners to advanced floral designers - and can be designed to cover specific areas of floristry.
Prices from £50 per hour (& include all flowers used for you to take home).
Ideal for those unable to atend the Flower School courses.
To book a Masterclass contact Love Lily on 01873 85 66 18 or visit http://www.love-lily.com/

What are you waiting for? There are lots of new skills to learn in Abergavenny and lots to do!! For full information please email info@loveabergavenny.com or visit http://www.loveabergavenny.com/index.php?page=do to find out about more things to do in the area.

Happy New Year!